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01/06/2016 Svantek launches SV110 hand-held vibration calibrator Svantek has launched a new portable vibration calibrator. The hand-held SV110 is designed for verification of machine sensors as well as on-site checks of human vibration accelerometers, in accordance to ISO 8041. » Read More

31/05/2016 Rollers identified as hot crime target for plant thieves A review of stolen plant machinery recoveries made by equipment tracking specialist AMI Group has revealed that thieves appear to be specifically targeting rollers for theft. » Read More

31/05/2016 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the pump industry In August 2018 the WEEE2 Directive will come into force in the UK. Under the existing WEEE Directive in the UK, pumps (other than garden pumps) have not been included within scope. This first revision of the Directive has now brought ... » Read More

26/05/2016 Emerging food preservation technology requires precision control Our ability to preserve food has a long history - with more recent developments being directed by the desire to maintain nutritional value in addition to the original taste and texture of the food. » Read More

26/05/2016 ECS completes full refurbishment of Archimedes screw pump for Scottish Water When a piece of pumping equipment wears out, it is usually essential to complete the repair as soon as possible, but when it is on the scale of a large Archimedes screw pump, some expert help is generally needed. » Read More

25/05/2016 Submersible sensors measure fuel tank levels at remote power generation sites Submersible tank gauging level transmitters from instrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems have been specified for measuring tank fuel levels in remote power generation and telecom sites across the world. » Read More

20/05/2016 Squeezing out hydraulics in new applications The latest range of modular industrial actuators from SKF is set to bring electromechanical performance to new industries and users » Read More

20/05/2016 One stage to power them all Robust new single-stage helical inline gears for pumps, fans, and mixers » Read More

19/05/2016 Driving innovations in wireless torque measuring technologies Sensor Technology, developer of the innovative TorqSense range of wireless torque transducers, has continued to develop its product range, offering users new options for measuring power in drive shafts and other rotating machine elements. » Read More

19/05/2016 Precision gas control for experimental combustion rig Designing and manufacturing one-off pieces of equipment requires considerable engineering skill, especially when that equipment is required to control combustible gases and deliver precisely repeatable results. » Read More

18/05/2016 Young apprentice loses finger on rotary press The owner of a business that manufactures specialist adhesive tape for industrial applications has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger on a rotary die press. » Read More

16/05/2016 Two-speed gearboxes bring flexibility to machine tools Ian Carr, managing director of Drive Lines, describes how two-speed planetary gearboxes allow the cutting edge power of modern machine tools to be fully realised. » Read More

16/05/2016 Brick manufacturer gears up production with drive technology partnership As part of a planned upgrade of its brick making facility Ibstock Brick is replacing all the drive technology at the plant with solutions provided by SEW Eurodrive. » Read More

13/05/2016 Total comfort and control… at -35º. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks adds cold store cabins to its range » Read More

12/05/2016 Single-use moulded masks provide enhanced fit, comfort and protection Honeywell has launched a new range of single-use, moulded masks featuring a PU foam seal that has been designed to improve safety, performance and comfort. » Read More

10/05/2016 Patented wear indicator eliminates unscheduled downtime on large sprockets Tsubaki has introduced a wear indicator for large pitch chain drive sprockets which provides a clear indication of wear, allowing the sprocket to be replaced before it fails. » Read More

10/05/2016 Bauer delivers efficiency for pharmaceutical sector Every industry aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency, but for some sectors this can prove to be more of a challenge. » Read More

09/05/2016 Manufacturers urged to check how cyber aware they are Manufacturers are being urged to take a simple new test to check how cyber aware they are. » Read More

06/05/2016 Reports of fieldbuses’ usage disappearing are premature Michael Volz, general manager of HMS Industrial Networks in Germany, says fieldbuses will be popular for many years to come, but that Ethernet will gain ground where it has something extra to offer. » Read More

05/05/2016 AMI tracking device leads to the recovery of three stolen plant machines worth ... Three items of stolen plant machinery worth £75,000 have been successfully recovered in Oulton, Leeds and were available for hire the following day, thanks to the installation of a high tech AMI Group tracking device on one of the stolen ... » Read More

04/05/2016 Chemical waste site gets treatment for explosion protected forklifts Dutch waste management company Van Gansewinkel has received three new Toyota forklifts featuring Pyroban explosion protection, to ensure maximum safety for staff at its site in Moerdijk, the Netherlands. » Read More

03/05/2016 UK manufacturing contracts for first time in three years Activity in the UK manufacturing sector was down in April, the first time this has happened since March 2013. » Read More

29/04/2016 Standards organisations agree communications co-ordination OPC Foundation and CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) sign memorandum of understanding at Hannover Fair to coordinate communications in Machine to IT systems » Read More

29/04/2016 Digester’s flexible options provide long-life tank solutions With the advent of the new AMP6 TOTEX cost requirements taking precedence in assessing new tank and Anaerobic Digester installations for the Water Utility market, long service life and low maintenance are key factors in making purchasing ... » Read More

28/04/2016 The Society of Operations Engineers welcomes Beverley Bell as its new Patron The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has announced that Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain Beverley Bell has been named as the organisation’s next Patron. » Read More